Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive

"Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive" is the first strategy game ever to combine a movie-based and story-driven atmosphere of an adventure game with the intellectual challenge of a real time tactic game.In this western-style title, discover a game of strategy and tactics played out in exceptional real time.

Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive is a strategy, western and tactical game developed by Spellbound and published by THQ Nordic.
Released on November 20th 2013 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 6 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain and Russian.

It has received 2,188 reviews of which 1,922 were positive and 266 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 1.24€ on Steam and has a 75% discount.

The Steam community has classified Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive into these genres:

Strategy Western Tactical Isometric Action Stealth Real Time Tactics Singleplayer Classic Atmospheric Real-Time RTS Difficult

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Requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows

OS *: Windows XP/7/8/10 (32 or 64 bit)
Processor: 1 GHz Processor
Memory: 256 MB RAM
Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with OpenGL 3.1

MacOS

OS: OSX: 10.7 Lion
Processor: CPU 1 GHz
Memory: 256 MB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible
Storage: 2 GB available space

Linux

OS: Ubuntu and SteamOS
Processor: Intel 1.4 GHz
Memory: 256 MB RAM
Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with OpenGL 3.1
Storage: 2 GB available space
Additional Notes: Requires: 32 bit architecture, SDL 2.0 32 bit

Reviews

Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.

Nov. 2024

This game so awesome! It was my all time favorite 2D RTS game, still is now. Cause I'am a big fan of westerns. I had so much fun playing with it back then.

Sept. 2024

Back in the days, you could only buy phisical games. Miss this one because it was not available. Brilliant game, difficult. The true Commandos 2

July 2024

I am seriously surprised by how much fun I had with “Desperados.” Even though I loved the first two “Commandos” titles, I never played this one when it came out because I remember critics saying it was an inferior addition to the real-time tactics genre. If that is true, it’s not by much. The art must have been on par with or even more detailed than the first “Commandos” title, by which this game is obviously heavily inspired. But it adds so many things, both little and big. Almost every mission introduces either a new mechanic, a new character, or both. Scripted events and the AI behavior create a more lived-in world. While I usually prefer the stealth method, it’s fitting to the Wild West setting that brute force is not punished as much as it is in “Commandos.” I also appreciate that the game takes its time to get the player acquainted with each of the playable characters and their abilities, and tries to string the missions together with an overarching (albeit cheesy) story.

July 2024

Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive is a stealth based strategy game that makes you really think before doing anything, one wrong move and you're dead. The wild west setting of the game is so refreshing and for such an old game, the graphics aren't that bad and the dialogues between the characters is entertaining. Despite being somehow difficult with some levels that might take more than an hour to finish, it is still a decent game. If you like western tactical games then Desperados is for you.

July 2024

This game captures the essence of the Wild Wild West with its gripping strategy gameplay and authentic atmosphere. You'll navigate through tactical puzzles using a diverse cast of characters, each with unique abilities. Despite its aging graphics, the game's immersive storyline and unique gameplay make it a standout in the genre. Whether you're planning ambushes or unraveling a captivating narrative, Desperados delivers an unforgettable journey through the rugged landscapes of the Old West. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3277010204 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3278526481

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